What state has the highest paid union carpenters?
Best-Paying States for Carpenters
The states and districts that pay Carpenters the highest mean salary are Hawaii ($80,810), Illinois ($69,490), New York ($67,120), Alaska ($66,040), and New Jersey ($65,500).
Is being a union carpenter worth it?
Carpenters is a great place to work, especially if you are just starting out. The pay and benefits are good. They don't do raises based on work so just make sure if you work here to ask for a raise if you deserve one.